The term “podcasting” was first used in 2004, and soon every Tom, Dick and Harry with an MP3 player began to record and listen to audio and video snippets across the Internets. Six years later, podcasters are still doing their thing, and us, the listeners, are still enjoying the end product.

Unfortunately during that time many podcasts ceased to exist and therefore won’t be bringing you something new to listen to daily, weekly or even monthly. We weeded those ones out, and present to you the best military podcasts still in existence.

Military Channel Video Podcast – While there hasn’t been an update in 2010, this behind-the-lines view of war stories throughout time is an excellent video podcast.

Military History Podcast – As history repeats itself, war is often a common theme. This podcast explores those wars from the beginning of time through our current conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Military Spouse Talk Radio – If you’re a mil-spouse and feeling all alone, this radio show podcast is here to help. They cover everything from how to make supportive spouse friends to the latest military news.

Military Times – A weekly rundown of the top Military Times stories will help you stay on top of breaking news and current events.

The History Network – This bi-weekly show also covers military history. Its last episode recounted The Battle of Actium in ancient Rome.

Pritzker Military Library Podcast – From a library in Chicago that hosts an extensive collection of military history and fiction, this podcast is meant to build awareness of the importance of military in society.

Secrets and Military Programs – Time to break out those tin foil hats! This podcast might not be essential but it might be entertaining since it speculates on secret projects and policies that may or may not be taking place in our government.

War News Radio – If you’re tired of the current news coverage of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, War News Radio offers an alternative with in-depth reporting, historical perspective and personal war accounts.

You Served – A weekly fill of military news and views from host CJ Grisham, founder of A Soldier’s Perspective. Politics, history and current events are all game for discussion.

Veterans Chronicles – An hour-long podcast that recounts the lives of great American heroes in their own words, including eyewitness accounts from D-Day, Iwo Jima, Bagdad and more.

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